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Collingwood Yacht Club Lighthouse

F Yellow🇨🇦Collingwood, CAOperational

Location & Light Range

About Collingwood Yacht Club Lighthouse

This square pyramidal tower stands 8 meters tall and is painted white, with a red lantern and gallery. It is situated on the Collingwood Yacht Club's dock at the base of the east breakwater in Collingwood, Ontario. The light emits a continuous yellow signal. The geographic range of the light is 10 nautical miles. While the site is open to the public, the tower itself is closed.

Why it matters: This privately maintained light is important for members of the Collingwood Yacht Club, aiding in safe entry and exit from the harbor. It helps prevent groundings and collisions within the yacht club area.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
F Yellow
Flash Type
Fixed
Light Color
Yellow
Raw Code
F Y
Focal Height
9m
Geographic Range
10NM

Location

City
Collingwood
Country
🇨🇦Canada
Region
Ontario
Sea Region
Located on the yacht club's dock at the base of the east breakwater at Collingwood.
Latitude
44.5074°
Longitude
-80.2183°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Collingwood(0.5 km)

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
8m
Tower Shape
square
Tower Color
white

Structure: square pyramidal tower with lantern and gallery, painted white; lantern and gallery painted red

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Collingwood Yacht Club Lighthouse at night?+
Collingwood Yacht Club displays the characteristic F Yellow. Each lighthouse has a unique flash pattern published in the List of Lights, allowing mariners to positively identify it and distinguish it from other navigation aids in the area. The yellow color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Collingwood Yacht Club Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Collingwood Yacht Club Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Collingwood at 0.8 NM to the SW. Other ports served include Thornbury (10.2 NM WNW), Meaford (17.3 NM WNW), Midland (19.4 NM NE), Penetanguishene (19.8 NM NE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Collingwood Yacht Club Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Collingwood Yacht Club Lighthouse is currently operational. It is actively maintained and continues to emit its characteristic light signal for marine navigation. Most modern lighthouses are automated and monitored remotely by the national maritime authority.
How can I track vessels near Collingwood Yacht Club Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Collingwood Yacht Club Lighthouse in real time using MarineRadar. The platform shows live AIS positions of ships in the area, including vessel name, type, flag, speed, and course. Use the "Track Vessels Nearby" button on this page to open the live map centered on this lighthouse.